Brazil out of the World Cup, Neymar hints at goodbye

Brazil 1–2 Norway, the World Cup is over

Brazil are out. Norway beat you 2–1 in the World Cup round of 16 on Sunday, and it stings (2) (3) (5). Haaland did what Haaland does. Neymar, Danilo, Marquinhos, Alisson, Alex Sandro, Casemiro, Bruno Guimarães, Endrick, Raphinha, all on the pitch, and all going home before the quarters (2).

Neymar hints at international retirement

Neymar did not say it outright, but it sounded like goodbye. "I tried, I tried. Now it's over. I started here, I ended here" (2). Veteran teammates face the same question, Danilo, Marquinhos, Alisson, Casemiro, Alex Sandro were all asked about their futures, and none gave a firm commitment (2).

Neymar loses millions in ad deals overnight

Neymar had eight advertising campaigns filmed and ready to go, built around Brazil lifting the trophy. All of it shelved after Sunday's loss, at a cost reported in the millions (3).

Scaloni twists the knife on Endrick's miss

Scaloni could not resist. "If Endrick scores that goal at 0–0, we'd be talking about something else," the Argentina coach said (4). Endrick had a clear chance to put Brazil ahead before Norway took control.

Ancelotti gets another World Cup shot

The CBF is keeping faith. Ancelotti stays on despite the early exit, with the federation backing him to lead the next cycle (6). Neymar, however, looks set to leave the national team behind.

Neymar back to Santos, timeline uncertain

Neymar returns to Santos, but his schedule is unclear. Coach Cuca told reporters: "I don't know how far it goes, if it's the weekend or after the World Cup. We have to wait for it to finish so we can plan his rest, the time off he'll need, aligned with the calendar" (7).

Fan reactions

The mood is grim. The Ødegaard-and-Iniesta comparison posted on r/Gunners is the kind of image that spreads after a loss like this, a reminder that Norway earned it and the world enjoyed it at Brazil's expense. There is anger at the early exit, sadness around what felt like Neymar's farewell, and plenty of frustration about Endrick's missed chance. See the thread.